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10/01/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Marjory Wildcraft from The Grow Network explains why she switched from geese to ducks

Raising poultry at home is a great way to have a steady supply of eggs for eating, as well as to maintain plenty of nutrient-rich manure for fertilizing lawns, gardens, and orchards. But what are the best varieties for maximizing desired output of these natural resources while minimizing the negative impacts of raising poultry at […]

09/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Are “free-range” and “organic” eggs as ethical as they seem? Controversial chicken husbandry practices and what you can do about it

When you’re out shopping for eggs or chicken, do you make a point of looking for “free-range” on the label? Many people are willing to pay extra for free-range eggs because they believe it means the animal has a better life. You might picture chickens frolicking in an open, grassy field, pecking around and enjoying […]

09/16/2018 / By Janine Acero

Protecting your chickens from heat stress: How to make your own homemade electrolytes for poultry

Much like humans, animals and pets experience stress from heat and dehydration, which leads to sickness and even death if not given immediate attention. If you own backyard chickens or ducks, electrolytes are one of the things you must have at the ready in case your flock is under stress from these conditions. Read on […]

07/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Why is the CDC spreading false fear about backyard chickens?

Keeping backyard chickens appears to be more than just a passing fad as more and more people get a taste of the confidence that comes from knowing where their eggs come from and the joy of watching these animals live their lives to the fullest. However, any time people make even the smallest gesture toward […]

04/17/2018 / By Joel M. Harrison

Food Independence: Learn how to build a simple, sustainable and humane system of raising meat chickens

Growing and harvesting your own vegetables and fruits is one thing. Living off them is another. Unless you’re growing plants that are particularly robust in terms of calories, the amount of effort put into growing them and the energy yielded from their consumption doesn’t balance out. Fortunately, adding meat to your diet more than makes up […]

11/28/2017 / By Russel Davis

Upcycling idea: How to make a DIY chicken coop from a swingset

The increase in poultry farm popularity remains a strong motivator among homesteaders to continually drive production. However, caring for poultry animals such as chickens may prove challenging as they require adequate space and a sheltered coop to protect them from the elements and predatory animals. Making a strong and sturdy chicken coop need not be expensive. […]

11/20/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Now or never: Time to reclaim our food independence

While most of us are proud of our country’s pioneer roots and awed by the strength and resilience of the early homesteaders, few of us would choose to live the way they did. Providing for themselves and their families meant that the frontier men and women worked hard every day from sunup to sundown. What […]

11/05/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Something to crow about: Your primer to raising baby chicks

Baby chicks are adorable, delicate, and are actually simple to raise. If you have an outdoor space and live in an area where raising chickens is allowed, you are one step closer to raising them. Here are some tips on how to raise baby chicks without spending so much money. Getting started One of the […]

10/21/2017 / By David Armstrong

The top 10 benefits of living in the country

In a recent podcast Natural News founder/editor Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, took a look at what makes country living much more fulfilling and why it is a much more sustainable lifestyle that living in the city. Adams should know. He lives on a ranch in central Texas and raises goats, chickens, donkeys and other […]

08/08/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Good designs for chicken coops really do make all the difference

(Homesteading.news) Gone are the days of chicken coops being just a simple shed with tar paper as insulation with rickety doors and windows. These days, designs for chicken coops involve solid, well-built, highly functional coops that look great and last a long time. I remember the first time I saw a “modern” chicken coop, I was at […]

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